#1
Which of the following is NOT a threat to coastal ecosystems?
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#2
What is the primary source of energy in most coastal ecosystems?
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#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a coral reef ecosystem?
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#4
Which of the following is a primary producer in coastal ecosystems?
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#5
What is the term for the area where a river meets the sea?
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#6
What is the term for the area where the ocean meets the land?
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#7
Which of the following is an example of a keystone species in marine ecosystems?
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#8
What is the term for the area where freshwater from rivers and streams meets the saltwater of the ocean?
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#9
Which of the following is a characteristic of a mangrove ecosystem?
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#10
What is the name for the phenomenon where marine animals migrate vertically in the water column?
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#11
What is the name of the phenomenon where ocean water layers have different temperatures and do not easily mix?
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#12
Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal ecosystem?
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#13
What is the process by which coral reefs expel their symbiotic algae and turn white called?
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#14
Which of the following is NOT a function of seagrass beds in coastal ecosystems?
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#15
What is the main threat to sea turtles in coastal environments?
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#16
Which of the following is a characteristic of coral reef biodiversity?
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#17
What is the term for the process of converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds by photosynthetic organisms?
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#18
What is the name of the area where freshwater rivers and streams meet the saltwater of the ocean, characterized by fluctuating salinity?
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